How to Poach Eggs in the Microwave (Easy and Fast Way)

December 23, 2019 Odiraa

How to poach eggs in the microwave with great results is intimidating.

Many of us who have tried to master the technique at home have been left with a mess of stringy egg strands floating in vinegar water.

But do you know? How to Poach Eggs in the Microwave

Firstly, using the microwave to poach an egg is the easiest way to make a stunning poached egg.

Secondly, poaching an egg makes a simple ingredient into an impressive dish. There’s no better protein boost than a healthy poached egg, prepared with no butter or oil.

Thirdly, eggs are essentially condiments and can raise any meal, from burgers to pancakes to salads.

Fourthly and most importantly, microwaving poached eggs just makes this creative egg-eating a whole lot easier.

Above all, chefs are anxious about the details of how to poach eggs: the temperature, the size of the pot and amount of water, and the pros and cons of adding a dash of vinegar or salt which is optional.

For perfectly poached eggs, the microwave is your friend. The technique yields perfect silky, firm whites and runny, warm yolks every time

There is a lot of variety of egg dishes- Egg Benedict, Fried Egg, Egg salad, Scotch egg, Migas, and Hang-town fry.

We have different cooking methods: fried, scrambled, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, and so on.

But my favorite type is poached eggs!

How to Poach Eggs in the Microwave – Why it is A Better Cooking Method

Microwaves cook differently than stoves. A stove will heat in one direction and the egg will only cook because the water around it is hot.

A microwave, however, cooks all liquids at the same time so, if you add a liquid egg to liquid water and microwave it, the egg will heat up at the same rate as the water.

By the time the water is hot, the egg will be solid. There are even some stories of people trying this and having the egg explode.

So let’s try and not have exploding eggs.

When dealing with microwaves and eggs, it’s important to be cautious and gentle.

Microwave Poached Eggs Recipe

How to Poach Eggs in the Microwave is so easy, in fact, the kids can make these eggs all by themselves.

And the best part is these poached eggs taste just as good (or better) than the poached eggs you make in a pan.

You can safely poach eggs in your microwave using a microwave poached egg maker. All you need is a coffee mug/silicone poacher cups, water, a saucer, and eggs of course.

Equipment

Microwave
Coffee mug

Instruction on How to Poach Eggs

Step 1: First of all, fill your mug with half a cup of water.

Step 2: Then, gently crack the egg into the mug of water. Make sure the egg is completely submerged in the water.

Step 3: Carefully, place the saucer on top of the mug so that it covers the opening.

Step 4: After that, microwave on high for 60 seconds. Also, this may vary by 10-15 seconds subject to the dimensions of the bowl and the amount of water.

Taking into account the age and power of your microwave.

Step 5: Finally, allow it to rest for about 5 seconds. Scoop the egg out with a slotted spoon to transfer it to your dish.

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